Strong Natural Resource Base:

• Good rainfall, rich soils, and favorable temperature ranges. Climate is identified by the U.N. and ICC as “exceptional” offering “an excellent environment for various agricultural activities.”
• Lease rights over land can be transferred, mortgaged or sub-leased together with on-build facilities.
• Leaseholders have the right to use urban land for up to 60 years in Addis Ababa and up to 80 years in other smaller towns, with leasehold renewal permitted (generally the range in the country is between 50-99years depending on purpose and location). 

 Leather and Hide

• Opportunities for investment in tanning up to finishing, manufacture of luggage items,handbags, saddlery and harness items, footwear,garment and other leather goods